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How much do educational assistant jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for educational assistant in Riverside, CA is $18.18, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.53 and $20.34 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges educational assistants face when supporting diverse student needs in the classroom?

Educational Assistants often work with students who have a wide range of learning abilities, backgrounds, and behavioral needs. Balancing individual attention with the demands of the overall classroom can be challenging, especially when students require different types of support simultaneously. Collaboration with teachers and specialists is essential to ensure that accommodations are effective and that all students remain engaged. Flexibility, patience, and strong communication skills are key to successfully navigating these challenges and fostering a positive learning environment.

What is an educational assistant?

Educational Assistants, sometimes called teacher aides or paraprofessionals, are support staff who work under the supervision of teachers to help students succeed in the classroom. They assist with instructional tasks, provide one-on-one or small group support, and help manage classroom activities. Educational Assistants often work with students who have special needs or require extra help, contributing to a positive and inclusive learning environment. Their role varies depending on the school, but they are an essential part of the educational team.

What is the difference between Educational Assistant vs Teacher Aide?

AspectEducational AssistantTeacher Aide
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; some roles may require certification or experienceHigh school diploma; often similar certification requirements
Work EnvironmentAssist in classrooms, special education, or support roles within schoolsSupport teachers in classroom activities, often in similar settings
Employer & Industry UsagePublic and private schools, special education programsPrimarily in schools, often used interchangeably with Educational Assistant

Both roles support classroom activities and may require similar credentials. The main difference lies in terminology and specific job duties, but they often overlap in work environment and employer usage.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an educational assistant?

To thrive as an Educational Assistant, you need knowledge of educational practices, child development, and typically a high school diploma or relevant certification. Familiarity with classroom technology, special education software, and basic administrative systems is often required. Patience, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to effectively collaborate with teachers and students are vital soft skills. These qualities ensure that Educational Assistants can support diverse learners, maintain a positive classroom environment, and contribute to overall educational success.
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Special Education Assistant I/II - School Year 2026/27 - Thompson Middle School - OPEN and PROMOTION

Murrieta Valley Unified School District

Murrieta, CA โ€ข On-site

$2.0K - $2.4K/mo

Part-time

Posted 7 days ago


Job description

About the Employer
Welcome to the Murrieta Valley Unified School District, a 2018 California Exemplary School District!
Thank you for your interest in joining MVUSD, a student-centered district of choice in south Riverside County. We proudly educate over 21,000 students from preschool through high school with rigorous academic programs designed to help every student succeed.
We inspire students to participate in our highly acclaimed visual and performing arts programs, championship athletic programs and nationally recognized student activity programs.
Highly qualified teachers and staff provide a world-class education that integrates academic and vocational skills and prepares students for the challenges and opportunities of a competitive global society. The district also offers adult and community education, early childhood education, child care and a parent center.
MVUSD strives to recruit and retain the very best candidates who will inspire every student to think, to learn, to achieve, to care.
Job Summary
To assist in conducting intensified, positive learning experiences for students in assigned areas of study under direct supervision following a prescribed course of study; to oversee and supervise students; to perform clerical and para-professional work both outside and in the classroom; and to do other related work as may be required.
Job Description / Essential Elements:
REPORTS TO: Site Principal
JOB GOAL: To assist in conducting intensified, positive learning experiences for students in assigned areas of study under direct supervision following a prescribed course of study; to oversee and supervise students; to perform clerical and para-professional work both outside and in the classroom; and to do other related work as may be required.
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of
1. English usage, punctuation, spelling, grammar, and math.
2. General concepts of child growth and development and child behavioral characteristics.
3. General purposes and goals of public education.
4. Routine record keeping.
5. Safety rules and regulations for this position.
6. Specific subject area content as required in job assignment.
7. Student testing and testing procedures.
8. Techniques used in controlling and motivating students.
9. The different needs of special education students.
Ability to
1. Apply general policies and procedures to specific situations.
2. Assume responsibility for supervision of students.
3. Be a productive and active team member.
4. Establish and maintain effective rapport with students, parents, and community members.
5. Handle all matters in a tactful, courteous, and confidential manner so as to maintain and/or establish good public relations.
6. Utilize basic methods and procedures to be followed in instructional settings.
7. Operate standard office and instructional equipment including typewriter, copy machine ditto machine, cassette recorders, audio-visual equipment, computer terminal, and other instructional media.
8. Perform routine clerical work and basic mathematical calculations.
9. Provide appropriate special education services in the regular classroom.
10. Read and comprehend reading materials proficiently.
11. Understand and carry out verbal and written instructions.
Training and Experience
1. Completion of the twelfth (12th) grade or equivalent.
2. Six (6) semester units of job-related coursework successfully completed with a grade 'C' or better, or 'pass' in a pass/fail system, or equivalent as determined by the district.
3. Two (2) years of successful experience related to specific job assignment.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
1. Administers and corrects tests, daily assignments, and homework, etc.
2. Administers first aid in conjunction with established district policies and procedures.
3. Administers special health-related services to special education students.
4. Assists a certificated teacher or teachers in classroom operation, including the teaching of academic skills related to the level of achievement for a group of mentally, emotionally, physically, or learning disabled students.
5. Assists in establishing and maintaining informational operational records and files; reports and tracks student progress.
6. Assists in the supervision of students to maintain an effective learning environment, noting behavioral problems observed and assisting in discipline within a framework of well established policies and procedures.
7. Attends I.E.P. and other special education meetings as required.
8. Follows district policies and procedures.
9. Monitors and assists students while using equipment, including computer terminals, cassette recorders, audio-visual equipment, and other instructional media.
10. Prepares instructional material and equipment for use in classroom activities; types, prepares copies, gathers appropriate resource information, materials, and equipment as assigned.
11. Provides teaching staff and school administrators with relevant feedback and information on student progress through observation, daily contact and maintenance of accurate student progress records.
12. Reports suspected child abuse and communicable diseases to health office, site administrator, and/or appropriate agencies.
13. Monitors, inventories, and orders instructional supplies and equipment as needed.
14. Oversees and supervises students during classroom activities, on campus/play fields, in library, and on field trips.
15. Performs other related duties as required.
16. Tutors students individually or in small groups to reinforce and follow-up learning activities.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
1. Must use safety equipment and devices designated for this position.
2. Some positions in this class may require individuals who can read, write, and/or speak a second language.
3. Obtain and maintain a valid First Aid Certificate and CPR Certificate.
PHYSICAL ABILITIES
1. Visual ability to read handwritten or typed documents and the display screen of various office equipment and machines.
2. Able to conduct verbal conversation in English or other designated language.
3. Able to hear normal range verbal conversation (approximately 60 decibels.)
4. Able to sit, stand, stoop, kneel, bend, and walk.
5. Able to sit for sustained periods of time.
6. Able to kneel or squat for extended periods of time.
7. Able to climb slopes, stairs, steps, ramps, and ladders and push and pull objects.
PHYSICAL ABILITIES (continued)
8. Able to lift and/or carry up to twenty (20) pounds up to four (4) hours per day, and fifty (50) pounds occasionally up to one (1) hour per day.
9. Able to push and pull objects weighing up to forty (40) pounds up to two (2) hours per day.
10. Able to exhibit full range of motion.
11. Able to demonstrate manual dexterity necessary to operate calculator, typewriter, and/or computer keyboard at the required speed and accuracy in a safe and effective manner.
While the ideal candidate will possess all these abilities, duties assigned can be modified to
reasonably accommodate some physical restrictions.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 10-month work year
Classified bargaining unit member
EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with Board of Education policy and provisions of the collective bargaining agreement. The evaluation will be completed by the site administrator or his/her designee.
Approved by: Board of Education Date: June 1, 1989
Amended by: Board of Education Date: September 26, 1990
Amended by: Board of Education Date: May 27, 1993
Amended by: Board of Education Date: September 12, 1996
Amended by: Board of Education Date: October 9, 1997
Amended by: Board of Education Date: January 19, 2006
MURRIETA VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT IS A
TOBACCO-FREE, DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE
MURRIETA VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Requirements / Qualifications
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Comments and Other Information
*This position is for the 2026/2027 school year.
The Murrieta Valley Unified School District is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education and in employment and does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, immigration status, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, parental/marital or family status, primary language, medical condition, genetic information, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. The Board prohibits, at any district school or school activity, unlawful discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying of any student based on the protected characteristics named above. (MVUSD BP410, AR/BP 1312.3, AR/BP 4030 , AR 4031, AR/BP 5145.3, BP5146, BP5131.2)